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phelgm on shell
Posted:
Fri Apr 06, 2007 1:26 amby rufus.the.dufus73
there's this thing on my turtle's shell
and it's squishy
and sortta looks like a phelgm?
what is it?
it's clear, looks like phelgm, easy to wash off
Posted:
Fri Apr 06, 2007 1:45 amby Tenodera
How old and big is your turtle? It might be some kind of algae?
Posted:
Fri Apr 06, 2007 5:53 amby Rocky YBS
it would be great if you could make a pic so we can see wats up. i think it could possibley be algae.
Posted:
Fri Apr 06, 2007 5:52 pmby rufus.the.dufus73
it's about 2 inches big
and i'm not sure how old
but here's a picture
the phelgm looking like thing is clear
[img][img]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q12/alveeeena/DSC01228.jpg[/img]
Posted:
Fri Apr 06, 2007 5:59 pmby myrtle1123
Do you think you could post a picture of the dry shell.. it would be easier to see
Posted:
Fri Apr 06, 2007 6:03 pmby octpusgirl8
If you answer these questions we will be better able to help you, a dry pic would also be useful:
How big is your turtle?
How long have you had it?
What is the water temperature?
Are you using a water heater?
How much water is in there?
Are you using a water conditioner?
Are you using any filtration?
What is the basking temperature?
Is there a basking light?
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on?
What kind is it or what is it made out of?
Is there a UVB light?
What have you been trying to feed it?
When was the last time your turtle ate?
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure?
Is the tank near a window?
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity?
Have you read the Basic Care section?
Have you searched the forums for similar situations?
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms?
Posted:
Fri Apr 06, 2007 10:25 pmby SpotsMama
When you wash it off does it come right back? Is it always in the same place and the same size? Is the shell injured at that place?
Posted:
Sun Apr 08, 2007 4:26 pmby steve
any update?